The Building and Infrastructure Programme Centre plans and designs defence infrastructure for the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The Programme Centre also develops large-scale operational and administrative buildings, and conducts research on protective technology.

Powering Singapore’s defence systems

The Straits Times, Careers in Engineering, 11 July 2015
“Engineering is the bridge between science and reality. As engineers, we transform formulas from textbooks to tangible means, and I am very grateful to be in a position where I can deliver effective solutions for Singapore’s defence.”

Setting the Stage

The Straits Times, 2 Aug 2014
“What really separates my work from that of commercial civil engineers is the element of protective structure design, where I design structures to withstand the potential effects of weapons and explosive blasts.”

– Manager (B&I) Steve Ong

A Mark of Distinction

The Straits Times, 9 Nov 2013
"In DSTA, I have the opportunity to contribute and make a significant impact to Singapore's defence capabilities through my knowledge and ability to harness technology and innovate."

– Head (Mechanical) Ng Yew Soon

Staging the Show

The Straits Times, 4 Aug 2012
“I get to tackle projects involving permanent structures and I like the fact that my efforts will probably outlive me.”

– Senior Engineer Evan Heng

Exercising their Power (Supplies)

Overseeing National Day Parade 2012’s power requirements was a four-member team from the Building and Infrastructure Programme Centre. The team played a key role in the NDP Technical Support (Power) Committee, delivering a robust and reliable electrical system consisting of 26 generators and 10km of cables for the special day.
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Making a Timely Delivery

Who says that Santa Claus only appears in December? A group of 70 volunteers from Building and Infrastructure (B&I) Programme Centre – specifically the Systems Management (SM) and Facilities Management (FM) entities – proved that was not so when they delivered gifts to the needy on 16 January 2015 as part of DSTA's Volunteer-A-Day Programme.
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Bringing Smiles, Touching Hearts

A group of 25 volunteers from Building and Infrastructure Programme Centre – specifically the Estates & Land entity – lit up the faces of some 60 children from Lakeside Before and After School Care (Jurong East) with a trip to an indoor playground. The trip on 8 September 2015 was part of DSTA's Volunteer- A- Day initiative.
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